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The smiling scan technique: Facially driven guided surgery and prosthetics
Alessandro Pozzi1, Lorenzo Arcuri2, Peter K Moy3
1Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA; Private Practice, Rome, Italy.
Journal of Prosthodontic Research
|April 16, 2018
Summary
The Smiling Scan technique simplifies digital treatment planning for dental implants. This method enhances functional and esthetic outcomes for implant-supported restorations using a 3D facially-driven approach.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Digital Dentistry
- Computer-Aided Treatment Planning
Background:
- Optimizing functional and esthetic outcomes in implant-supported restorations is crucial.
- Current digital workflows can be complex, necessitating streamlined approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a proof-of-concept technique and integrated workflow for optimizing implant restorations.
- To utilize a 3D facially-driven, digital-assisted treatment plan for improved results.
Main Methods:
- The Smiling Scan technique creates a virtual dental patient (VDP) with a static broad smile.
- Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and intraoral/extraoral optical surface scanning (IOS/EOS) capture patient data.
- DICOM and STL files are superimposed using virtual planning software to create the VDP.
Main Results:
- The technique facilitates the creation of a virtual dental patient (VDP) from CBCT and optical scan data.
- Superimposition of DICOM and STL files enables comprehensive digital treatment planning.
Conclusions:
- The Smiling Scan is an effective, user-friendly, and cost-efficient technique.
- It simplifies facially driven computer-assisted treatment planning for implantology.
- Enables prosthetically driven implant placement and immediate CAD/CAM temporary restorations.
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